Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding.

These are just some of the words to describe what it's like working at YCS. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults.

Do you share the same qualities?

Kilbarchan campus in Paterson, NJ provides short term emergency placement for adolescent boys and girls including clinical and psychiatric evaluations and discharge planning. The site is currently hiring for a residential assistant.

Residential Assistants will be expected to provide positive support, caring assistance and responsible supervision. This position is expected to require a unique sensitivity on the part of the applicants to recognize and appropriately respond to clients who may have evidenced difficulties.

Shifts Available:

• Full Time, Part Time, & On-Call

Job Duties

• Becoming familiar with the residents' treatment goals,

• Carrying out expected interventions,

• Observation and documentation of success

• Identifying current or suggesting new, therapeutic goals which may require attention by the treatment team.

Job Requirements

• 3 years experience working with youth in a behavioral setting HS Diploma or equivalent

• 1 year experience working with youth in a behavioral setting Bachelors Degree

• Valid Driver's License

YCS provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Paid time off

• Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs

• 403 (B) savings and investment plans

• Potential public service loan forgiveness

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Youth Direct Care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bergenfield, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person